ACTIVITY

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

NEXTNOW has offered advisory services for M&A transactions for a wide range of clients, including Italian and international companies, private equity funds, private investors, in both Solar and Wind Renewable sector ranging from EUR 5 million to EUR 80 millions. Our experience and specific focus on transactions in the mid-market segment has enabled us to build a unique M&A and entrepreneurial boutique that specializes in cross-border transactions. We support entrepreneurs in the development of their business ventures and exit strategies, through a well structured process of buying and selling assets and shareholdings.

NEXTNOW services include:

identification of strategic options and feasibility study

identification of targets or potential buyers

advice on valuation, deal structure and negotiating tactics

advice on the financing structure and on sources of financing

assistance in all phases of the negotiation process and support in the preparation of contractual documentation.

DEBT ADVISORYNEXTNOW advices its clients on raising debt facilities to support acquisition and debt-restructuring operations.

We have acquired significant experience in interacting and negotiating with the major Italian banks with reference to both extra-judicial and judicial procedures as capital expenditures, project financing and reorganization of capital structures.

NEXTNOW services include:

preliminary analysis of capital needs

definition of the most efficient capital structure and of the most appropriate debt facility

drafting of term sheet

selection of lending counterparts

assistance in negotiation

support in managing post-deal relationship with debt providers with particular attention to covenants and obligations deriving from the financing contracts

FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING

NEXTNOW provides financial consulting In distressed situations, for debt restructuring and turnaround processes, providing the necessary technical, legal (in collaboration with leading specialized law firms) and financial advice, identifying the best solutions for recovery.

We help our clients to understand the nature of the crisis and to choose between the various alternatives, in order to regain a balanced financial structure and restore the appropriate growth drivers.

NEXTNOW can count on a multi-expertise team which provides comprehensive support to its clients, facilitating dialogue between debtors and creditors, with reference to both extra-judicial and judicial procedures. NEXTNOW also offer our consultancy services to industrial and institutional investors interested in acquiring assets and companies exiting from bankruptcy proceedings.

NEXTNOW services include:

analysis and definition of an optimal and sustainable financial structure

review of industrial and financial portfolio

assessment and implementation of value creation strategies

preparation of financial restructuring plans for use in court-led or creditor–agreed procedures

assistance in renegotiating terms and conditions of outstanding debt and raising of new debt facilities